Typhoon Watch issued July 4 at 3:40AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
...DANGEROUS CATEGORY 4 TYPHOON BAVI MOVING TOWARDS THE MARIANAS...
.NEW INFORMATION...
None.
.AREAS AFFECTED...
This local statement provides information and recommended actions
for people in Guam and the Northern Marianas.
.WATCHES/WARNINGS...
A Typhoon Watch continues for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
A Tropical Storm Watch continues for Alamagan, Pagan and Agrihan.
A Flood Watch is in effect for all of Guam and the Northern
Marianas. Please listen closely for any Flood Warnings that might
be in effect for your area.
Please check the latest public and marine forecasts for detailed
information about additional hazards.
.STORM INFORMATION...
At 2 AM ChST...the center of Typhoon Bavi (09W) was located near
latitude 12.8N...longitude 152.7E. This was about 530 miles east
of Guam. Storm motion was west, 265 degrees, at 12 mph. Storm
intensity was 145 mph.
.SITUATION OVERVIEW...
It is too early to provide exact wind and surge forecast values for
specific locations. However, close to the center of Typhoon Bavi,
there will be a possibility of catastrophic damage somewhere within
Guam and the Northern Marianas. Additionally, flooding and coastal
inundation will also be concerns.
Preparations should be completed today for damaging winds which
could start Sunday.
Stay calm and keep informed. Comply with any evacuation orders
that are issued for your area. If you live in a metal roof or
container home, or you live in a surge zone or any location prone
to flooding, evacuate to a designated shelter or ride out the
storm in the sturdy home of family or friends outside of
evacuation zones.
Items to bring to a shelter include a first aid kit, medicines
and prescriptions, baby food and diapers, games and books,
toiletries, a battery powered radio, a cell phone, flashlights
with extra batteries, a blanket or sleeping bag for each person,
personal identification, copies of key papers such as insurance
policies, available cash and credit cards. Remember, pets are not
allowed in most public shelters, so check ahead with your
intended shelter.
Regarding your home or business, cover all windows and doors with
shutters or plywood. Move patio furniture and other loose objects
indoors. Brace all exterior doors, including garage doors. Do
this as early as possible.
If you need to make a trip to the hardware store, the grocery
store, or the gas station, do so as early as possible.
Varoitus voimassa pe klo 20:40 - la klo 4:45
